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Congressman calls for creation of US "Peace Department"
AFP via Yahoo News ^ | April 8, 2003 | Politics - AFP

Posted on 04/09/2003 10:03:56 AM PDT by pubmom

WASHINGTON, April 8 (AFP) - A US congressman and anti-war activist on Tuesday revived his proposal for the creation of a "US Department of Peace" to be headed by a cabinet-level official on a par with the secretary of state or secretary of defense.

Democratic congressman Dennis Kucinich, a presidential candidate and an outspoken critic of President Bush's policy on Iraq, unsuccessfully introduced similar legislation in July 2001.

But he said he is reintroducing the bill because, especially during this time of war, Washington needs a peace department.

"Now, more than ever, this legislation is urgently needed," Kucinich said.

"Our current foreign policy makes our nation less safe and will make it impossible to meet our domestic needs," Kucinich said.

The proposed legislation calls for a department that would advocate non-violence and peace education. It would support international disarmament treaties and help resolve potentially violent conflicts around the world, Kucinich said.

The Department of Peace would also promote non-violence as an organizing principle in our society, and would generally seek to "help to create the conditions for a more peaceful world," he said.

"This legislation offers a path towards peace and prosperity," Kucinich said.

The department also would support the creation of a "Peace Academy," with graduates being granted degrees in peace studies after successfully completing four years of education.

The Peace Department also would analyze foreign policy and make recommendations to the president on the protection of human rights, said Kucinich, who said his bill has the support so far of 47 members of the House of Representatives.


TOPICS: Government
KEYWORDS: denniskucinich; ohio; wacko; wanker
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I'd hate to see where the Iraqi people would be today with this type of approach.
1 posted on 04/09/2003 10:03:57 AM PDT by pubmom
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To: pubmom

I see stupid people.

(yes, I KNOW it's been retouched)

2 posted on 04/09/2003 10:06:01 AM PDT by martin_fierro (Mr. Avuncular)
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To: pubmom
I'd like to see this prestidigitator make himself disappear.
3 posted on 04/09/2003 10:06:12 AM PDT by Use It Or Lose It (St. Michael, The Archangel, defend us in battle....")
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To: pubmom
Isn't that called the State Department?
4 posted on 04/09/2003 10:06:43 AM PDT by freelight
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To: pubmom
Just what we need... more government, more taxes, more BS.
5 posted on 04/09/2003 10:06:47 AM PDT by Cobra64 (REMOVE)
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6 posted on 04/09/2003 10:07:06 AM PDT by Support Free Republic (Your support keeps Free Republic going strong!)
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To: pubmom
The lefty Democrats always want bigger government.
7 posted on 04/09/2003 10:07:43 AM PDT by SB00
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To: pubmom
Grown men shouldn't wear Prince Valiant haircuts.

Emo Phillips excepted.

8 posted on 04/09/2003 10:08:10 AM PDT by billorites
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To: pubmom
Dennis Kucinich is a communist and wants to shape America in the image of his hero Joseph Stalin.

How the voters in Ohio elect this vermin is beyond me.
9 posted on 04/09/2003 10:08:30 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer (Saddam is a dead man)
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To: pubmom
Its really a creation of the Puke Department!
10 posted on 04/09/2003 10:08:35 AM PDT by areafiftyone (Is he dead yet? He's dead Jim!)
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To: pubmom
How about department for idiot politicians, three stupid statements and you qualify to be transfered there. Time for American Pendulum to swing back, enough of liberal crap and idiocy, time for Bush Spring cleanup!

Freep & Roll!

11 posted on 04/09/2003 10:09:49 AM PDT by Leo Carpathian
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Here's what I'd like to know, "Who are the 47 members of the House who would support this?"
12 posted on 04/09/2003 10:12:15 AM PDT by pubmom (Pray for our Troops!)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Inner city and many ethnic Eastern Europeans in the Cleveland area.
13 posted on 04/09/2003 10:12:41 AM PDT by katze
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To: pubmom
Lol....this man is truly an ass.
14 posted on 04/09/2003 10:14:02 AM PDT by Psycho_Bunny
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To: pubmom
We already have one. It's called the Department of Defense. It has kept the peace for quit some time now!
15 posted on 04/09/2003 10:14:31 AM PDT by NavyCaptain
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Dennis Kucinich is an evil gnome.
16 posted on 04/09/2003 10:17:15 AM PDT by Kenton
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To: pubmom
He's not the first to propose this ridiculous idea. He's just the last in a long line of people who really really care about peace, unlike the rest of us. /sarcasm
17 posted on 04/09/2003 10:18:27 AM PDT by CaptRon
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
He's my congressman.

His district is a composite, but the majority are ethnic blue collars who liked the fact that he stood up for the "little guy". Or at least, that's how he is perceived. But his antiwar stance is not going to play well there at all.

18 posted on 04/09/2003 10:18:31 AM PDT by XJarhead
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To: pubmom
When did it become criminal to deliver a good but completely necessary horse whipping to a raving maniac? Just when?
19 posted on 04/09/2003 10:20:50 AM PDT by thegreatbeast (Quid lucrum istic mihi est?)
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To: pubmom

20 posted on 04/09/2003 10:23:19 AM PDT by JmyBryan
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